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Amanda Thompson Changed my mind about applicants... legally ok?
18 October 2023 | 18 replies

What risks should I be considering, from a legal standpoint, about changing my mind about offering a lease? I doubt any discrimination laws apply... and how would you let them know you no longer want to offer them a l...

Joji M. Legal - wholesale and lease option in CA
29 May 2012 | 5 replies

Does California Code - Section 10130 and 10131 prohibit you to do an assignment of contract and/or sandwich lease option unless you have a broker license? One of my lawyers mentioned that you need to have a broker li...

Carol Venolia What can I legally fine tenants for?
28 September 2020 | 19 replies

I know, that Subject question sounds kind of nasty, but I'm really a pretty nice landlord. However, I have some ongoing issues with some tenants, and I'm wondering if I can add a fine to their lease. (I'm in Californi...

Kevin L. legal way to take 3 month deposit
14 June 2015 | 13 replies

In Virginia, the maximum deposit a landlord can take is two month rent. I have a lady recently went through a messy divorce with bad credit who is interested in my property. She told me upfront that she has bad credit...

Dan Hennessy Referral for legal; multi-state CRE transaction
28 June 2020 | 5 replies

Greetings, I am looking at a multi state portfolio deal for single tenant medical office buildings. The locations are Ohio, Texas, and South Carolina. Does anyone have a referral for a real estate law firm with repres...

Michael Zack How do I legally reject section 8?
26 August 2023 | 28 replies

When someone responds to a rental ad and asks if section 8 is accepted, what's the best way to say no to avoid discrimination?

Adam Kroll Legal Advise for Entity Selection for Broker
1 April 2015 | 5 replies

So, I've gotten my real estate broker's license.  I've formed LLCs for my properties in the past, but was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for an attorney who could give me advice as to whether to set up an LLC or...

Bobby Narinov Renting to a blind person - legal issues
17 August 2016 | 4 replies

It looks like I am doing a lot of learning with my 21 unit apartment complex.So here s my first blind person rental. I got this very nice lady that wants to rent with me. I ran a background check and she is perfect. N...

Nicole Bryan Mortgage Broker Fee -- What's Legal in Maryland?
22 October 2017 | 0 replies

Hi everyone!I have an agreement with a broker in Maryland to pay them 2% for a deal that I just closed. I however learned later that he had charged the lender 1.5%. I read somewhere that mortgage brokers cannot legall...

Scott Scharl Advice on Legally Advertising Private Debt Opportunity
4 August 2016 | 0 replies

Question: How widely can I legally advertise a private debt opportunity?Recently, via the BP Marketplace, I've connected with a number of investors interested in my company's 10% private loan program. Now I'd like to ...